Battle of Kissoué 1941
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 15 June 1941 – 17 June 1941 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1941 | Wikidata P580 (start time) |
| Era | World War II era (1939–1945) | derived from year |
| Location | Syria | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Syria–Lebanon campaign | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 33.3522, 36.2331 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Kissoué (17 June 1941) was part of the Allied advance on Damascus in Syria during the Syria-Lebanon campaign in World War II. The battle is noted for the confrontation between Vichy French and the Free French Forces. The Free French met with stiff resistance from the Vichy French.
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